John Knox's House

Category

Library Item

Item no

12189

Title

John Knox's House, Edinburgh

Description

A dark photograph of John Knox's house taken from the other side of the High Street. The side of the house can be seen with a small stone staircase leading up to it. Next to John Knox's house stands the ornate facade of a church. Shop fronts and flats can be seen further down the street. A man walks up the hill, past the church.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1962

Size

47.7 x 38 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

John Knox's House, reputedly the home of the 16th century Protestant Reformer, is situated on the High Street in Edinburgh. It dates from the late 15th century or early 16th century. It was restored in the 19th century. It is now open to the public as a museum and forms part of the Scottish Storytelling Centre.

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Homes > Residential buildings > Houses

People > Adults > Men

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Religion > Religious facilities > Protestant churches